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DR. CAROL GAIL SCHAFFER D.M.D
NPI 1760781116
Dentist - General Practice in Linville, NC

Active since March 24, 2011PECOS Enrolled
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 105, LINVILLE, NC 28646(828) 737-7722(828) 737-7931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Carol Gail Schaffer D.m.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROL GAIL SCHAFFER D.M.D (NPI 1760781116) is an individual general practice provider in Linville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5631) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760781116
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL GAIL SCHAFFERCredential: D.M.D
Location Address436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 105Linville, NC 28646
Mailing Address436 Hospital Drive, Suite 105Linville, NC 28646 · (828) 737-7722 · Fax (828) 737-7931
Phone(828) 737-7722
Fax(828) 737-7931
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1760781116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5631
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Linville, NC 28646
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Carol Gail Kirschenbaum D.m.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Carol Gail Schaffer D.m.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28646 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 210
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7650
MRS. ELLA T MARKLAND FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7865
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 210
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7650
DR. JESSICA MCGUIRE BUCHANAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7476
JAYNIE DEPUTY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carol Schaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Schaffer is 1760781116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Carol Gail Kirschenbaum D.M.D..

Where is Carol Schaffer located?

Carol Schaffer practices at 436 Hospital Drive Suite 105, Linville, NC 28646. The listed phone number is (828) 737-7722.

What is Carol Schaffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Carol Schaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Schaffer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Schaffer was last updated on March 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.